Port Moody watering restrictions

Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?

Port Moody, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Yes. Each year from May 1 to October 15, Metro Vancouver's watering restrictions apply in Port Moody, and the City enforces them. If no stage is declared on May 1, Stage 1 starts automatically; higher stages are declared as needed. Check the City or Metro Vancouver page for the current stage.

Key facts

When restrictions apply	Restrictions apply May 1 to October 15 each year. If no stage is in force on May 1, Stage 1 starts automatically. Stages 1 to 4 are declared by the Metro Vancouver Commissioner (in force 72 hours after announcement); a stage continues past October 15 only if the Commissioner declares so.Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346, s. 4.1, 4.2, 4.4; Water Restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording comes into force in the City 72 hours after the Commissioner or the City makes a If no Restriction Stage is in force on May 1st of any year, Stage 1 Restrictions No Restriction Stage remains in force after October 15th of any year unless the Annual water restrictions are in effect May 1 through October 15 in municipalities throughout Metro Vancouver, including Port Moody.
Sprinkling schedule	Stage 1, homes: lawns on Saturdays for even-numbered addresses and Sundays for odd-numbered; automatic watering 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Non-residential: Mondays (even) and Tuesdays (odd); automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. At Stage 2 and above, lawn watering is prohibited.Water Restrictions; Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver, Stage 1 water restrictions; Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346, Schedule 1, Part 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays Automatic watering: 5am to 7am Manual watering: 6am to 9am Even-numbered addresses: Monday Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays Automatic watering: 4am to 6am Automatic watering: 5:00 am – 7:00 am Manual watering: 6:00 am – 9:00 am Even-Numbered Civic Addresses on Odd-Numbered Civic Addresses on Sundays: Watering Lawns Prohibited.
Allowed at any time	Stage 1: trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants may be watered any day, any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, container or drip irrigation, and by sprinkler 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. (4 a.m. non-residential). City and Metro pages say vegetable gardens can be watered any time; the bylaw table does not.Sources differ: At Stage 3, sprinklers and soaker hoses are prohibited for trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants; handheld hose, container or drip irrigation stay allowed at any time. Rainwater, grey water and recycled water are not covered by the restrictions (Metro Vancouver page).Water Restrictions; Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346, Schedule 1, Part 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Vegetable gardens can be watered any time. By sprinkler: any day from 5am to 9am. Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers is permitted any day, any time using a watering container, soaker hose, drip irrigation, or hose with a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle. On any day at any time if using a handheld hose, Soaker Hose, Water container, or Drip Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers, and
New lawns	Yes, at Stage 1 only: apply to the City Engineer for a permit to water a new lawn or landscaping ($51.65, 21 days; one extension $33.96, up to 42 days) or a lawn treated with nematodes (14 days). No new permits at Stage 2. Schedule 1 voids all permits at Stage 3, but s. 5.10 says earlier permits stay valid.Sources differ: Stage 2: Stage 1 permits stay valid until they expire and no new ones are issued or renewed; Stage 3: all permits invalidated (Schedule 1). The Fees Bylaw lists one fee for the new lawn/chafer permit; no separate nematode fee line was found.Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346, s. 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.9; Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated PDF), Drinking Water Conservation Plan; Water Restrictions, Exemption permits · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording a new Lawn, either by placing sod or turf or by shall expire and be of no force or effect 21 days after the date of its issue 14 days after the date of its issue. Previously issued Lawn sprinkling exemption Permits will remain valid during All City Permits issued for Lawn Watering are Permit to water new lawn, landscaping, or lawns being treated for the European 51.65 Optional Extension Fee (One extension – valid for a cumulative period of 42 days 33.96 are only eligible for a temporary exemption permit from water restrictions when Stage 1 is in effect.
Fine	Municipal ticket: $75 at Stage 1, $100 at Stage 2, $200 at Stage 3, $300 at Stage 4.Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3218 (consolidated PDF), Schedule 2, Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 3346 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Prohibited Water Use at Stage 1 Schedule 1 $75.00 Prohibited Water Use at Stage 2 Schedule 1 $100.00 Prohibited Water Use at Stage 3 Schedule 1 $200.00 Prohibited Water Use at Stage 4 Schedule 1 $300.00
Bylaw	City of Port Moody Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346 (follows the Metro Vancouver Drinking Water Conservation Plan)Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited as City of Port Moody Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346

How it works

Restrictions apply May 1 to October 15 each year under the City of Port Moody's Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, which follows Metro Vancouver's plan. Stages 1 to 4 are declared by the Metro Vancouver Commissioner and take effect 72 hours after the announcement. If no stage is in force on May 1, Stage 1 starts automatically. To see which stage is in force today, check the City's Water Restrictions page or Metro Vancouver's page.

Good to know

Stage 1, homes: lawns on Saturdays for even-numbered addresses and Sundays for odd-numbered; automatic systems 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., manual watering 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Non-residential: Mondays (even) and Tuesdays (odd); automatic 4 a.m. to 6 a.m., manual 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
At Stage 2 and above, lawn watering is prohibited.
Stage 1, trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants: any day, any time by hand-held hose, soaker hose, container or drip irrigation, and by sprinkler 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. (4 a.m. non-residential). The City and Metro pages say vegetable gardens can be watered any time, but the bylaw table groups edible plants with trees and shrubs, so confirm if unsure.
At Stage 3, sprinklers and soaker hoses are prohibited for trees, shrubs, flowers and edible plants; hand-held hose, container or drip irrigation stay allowed. Rainwater, grey water and recycled water are not covered by the restrictions (Metro Vancouver).
New lawn: at Stage 1 only, apply to the City Engineer for a permit to water a new lawn or landscaping ($51.65, 21 days; one extension $33.96, up to 42 days) or a lawn treated with nematodes (14 days). No new permits at Stage 2. Schedule 1 voids all permits at Stage 3, but s. 5.10 says earlier permits stay valid.
Municipal ticket: $75 at Stage 1, $100 at Stage 2, $200 at Stage 3, $300 at Stage 4. Court fines on conviction are $3,000 to $10,000 for a first offence and $5,000 to $10,000 for later ones.
To report a neighbour, use the bylaw complaint form (no anonymous complaints).

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Water Restrictions, City of Port Moody (read 2026-11-05)
Lawn Watering Restrictions, Metro Vancouver (read 2026-11-05)
Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3346 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 3218 (consolidated PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
Fees Bylaw, 2025, No. 3524 (consolidated PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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